Events and seminars
– NEWtrepreneur Bookkeeping? 10 Mistakes to Avoid from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Learn 10 of the most common bookkeeping mistakes and practical, efficient solutions to overcome them. Topics include: how to classify workers, receipt requirements, meal expenses and more. Bring your questions. Speaker: Lynn Talbott, MBA, President of HRBiz and Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Find this complimentary seminar and register at tsbdc.org/search-for-training/.
– Business in a Box – Is Franchising for You? from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Are you considering business ownership, yet would like to eliminate typical start-up concerns? With more than 3,200 franchises in more than 80 different industries, this complimentary seminar offers direction, resources and support for franchises. Speaker: Jerry Bird, FranNet of Alabama, East TN & Mississippi. Find this complimentary seminar and register at tsbdc.org/search-for-training/.
– E-Commerce 101 from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at BrightBridge Women’s Business Center, 535 Chestnut St. Training will cover the basics of selling online through EBay, Etsy and Bonanza. Topics include shipping, receiving payment and the basics of listing items on each platform. This is a workshop developed and delivered by an e-commerce seller; not an eBay/Etsy/Bonanza employee. Register for this free seminar at brightbridgewbc.org.
– North Chattanooga Chamber Council meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at The INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. $10.
– Annual Fund 101 taught by Bess Steverson from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Center for Nonprofits at United Way, 630 Market St. Considering the creation of an Annual Sustaining Fund for your nonprofit organization? Seeing a plateau in your annual giving campaigns? Finding yourself stuck in conducting the same plan year after year? If you answer “yes” to one or more of these questions, then plan on attending the CNP Annual Fund 101 Workshop. Learn, network, and walk away with solutions for either starting or re-energizing your Annual Fund campaign. Fees: CNP Members $75 / nonmembers $100.
– midTown Chamber Council Meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Family Justice Center, 5705 Uptain Road. $10.
– Facebook Marketing Strategies ($25) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. Discover Facebook best practices including content strategy tips, increasing website traffic, understanding analytics and an overview of Facebook’s Business Manager, Ad Manager and Power Editor tools. Speaker: Lisa Brown, 3E Social. Find this $25 seminar and register at tsbdc.org/search-for-training/.
– Small Business Orientation: Morning Course from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. This seminar will address key topics of interest for individuals considering starting a business such as business entity options and tax registration, the importance of business planning, financing options and the extensive network of resources through the TSBDC. Find this complimentary seminar and register at tsbdc.org/search-for-training/.
– Southside Chamber Council meeting from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at green|spaces, 63 E. Main St. $10.
– East Brainerd Chamber Council Coffee from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at Morning Pointe, 7620 Shallowford Road. Join the East Brainerd Council for their monthly coffee on the second Friday of every month.
– #EXPOcha Orientation (Session 1) from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at INCubator, 100 Cherokee Blvd. EXPO Orientation 101. Topics include pre-event publicity, the power of promotional products, trade show follow-up tactics, booth etiquette and good ol’ fashioned networking with other EXPO Chattanooga vendors. This breakfast meeting cost is $15, and pre-registration is required. Can’t make this event? Don’t worry – we’re also hosting an identical program on March 3. RSVP to kbcarico@chattanoogachamber.com.